The lowest year-over-year inflation in more than three years was recorded in July at 2.9%, as reported by the Labor Department. Consumer prices rose just 0.2% from June to July. As housing costs are expected to rise more slowly, and the job market is weakening, the Federal Reserve might consider cutting interest rates in September.
US Stocks: Qualcomm unveils $20 billion stock buyback program; shares jump 3%
Smartphone chip designer Qualcomm on Tuesday unveiled a $20 billion stock buyback program as it looks to take advantage of a steep drop in its